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Experiments, working models and investigations in physics, chemistry, biology, earth and space. Most can be done at home or in a school lab, and each one says what it costs and how long it takes.

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Physics · Modern Physics

Measure Planck's constant with LEDs

Find the turn-on voltage of LEDs of different colours and get Planck's constant from the slope.

ExperimentBasic electronicsFull guide

Advanced
2–7 days
250–500

Biology + Data

Compare a DNA sequence across species with free tools

Download one gene from six species, align the sequences and build an evolutionary tree.

Data AnalysisComputer onlyFull guide

Advanced
1–2 weeks
Free

Biology · Microbiology

Investigate which mouthwash or toothpaste limits plaque bacteria

Compare how well mouthwashes inhibit bacterial growth on agar using the disc method.

ExperimentLab equipment required

Advanced
1–2 weeks
250–500

Biology · Microbiology

Compare antibacterial effects of natural substances

Test garlic, neem, turmeric and honey against harmless bacteria using paper discs on agar.

ExperimentLab equipment required

Advanced
1–2 weeks
250–500

Physics · Nuclear Physics

Detect cosmic rays with a cloud chamber

Build a diffusion cloud chamber with dry ice and alcohol and count particle tracks.

Working ModelLab equipment required

Advanced
2–7 days
500–1,000

Chemistry · Organic Chemistry

Synthesise and test soap from cooking oil

Make soap by cold-process saponification under supervision and test its pH and lather.

ExperimentLab equipment required

Advanced
2–4 weeks
250–500

Biology + Programming

Analyse a genome with code

Download a small public genome and compute base composition, find genes' start signals and translate a gene.

Data AnalysisComputer only

Advanced
1–2 weeks
Free

Physics · Electronics

Build a crystal radio receiver

Receive AM radio with no battery using a coil, a diode and a long wire aerial.

Working ModelBasic electronics

Advanced
1–2 weeks
250–500

Astronomy and Space · Planetary Science

Calculate the height of lunar mountains from a photo

Measure shadow lengths in a high-resolution Moon image and estimate the height of a crater rim.

Data AnalysisComputer only

Advanced
2–7 days
Free